relate Definition
re·late (ri lāt′)
transitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing
- to tell the story of or give an account of; narrate; recount
- to connect or associate, as in thought or meaning; show as having to do with; show a relation between to relate theory and practice
Etymology: < L relatus, pp. of referre, to bring back: see refer
intransitive verb
- to have some connection or relation (to)
- to show sympathetic understanding and awareness in one's personal relationships
- to understand and sympathize or agree with someone or something: with to I can't relate to what you're saying
- to have reference (to)
relate Related Forms
re·lat′·able adjective
re·lat′er noun
relate Synonyms
relate
v.
relate Usage Examples
Object
- topic: The journal covers a range of topics related to forensic science.
- issue: They can raise any issue related to equality of opportunities.
- matter: She is knowledgeable on parliamentary matters related to breast cancer.
- websites: Update 16 November: It is reported that Tunesia is blocking unofficial websites related to the WSIS.
- alcohol: Drink Too Much and Face the Consequences A new operation is being launched to tackle alcohol related anti-social behavior.
- article: The Association of British Drivers Links -- Press Articles Links to selected press and media articles related to the aims of the ABD.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
such: Dog forums | Agility forums | Obedience Forums Dog forums related to dogs and dog related activities such as agility, obedience and more.
Modifying Another Word
- closely: Seed number is closely related to plant dry weight.
- directly: The lookup table could be directly related to data values instead of using texture drapes.
- specifically: A section of the Code relates specifically to students.
- mainly: Each preparation has its own particular qualities, mainly related to the length of clinical response.
- intimately: During the seventeenth century it was becoming clear that fluxions and quadrature were intimately related in fact, that they are inverse processes.
- distantly: Compare the nucleotide-binding sites of these two proteins that may be very distantly related.
Used with why or when
what: We retired to our rooms and agreed not to relate what we had done to anyone.
Infinitive complement
- gender: Through performances, videos and space installations her work focuses on issues of displacement and identity, especially as they relate to gender.
- land: You will however, understand both technical and financial considerations relating to land development, including Section 106 agreements.
- fatigue: Pitting Surface cavities; may be related to fatigue, overload or corrosion.
- distance: The number of flight coupons making up an airpass is between 3 and 10 and the fare per coupon is related to distance.
- work: Up to 6,000 deaths a year from chronic obstructive lung diseases may be related to work.
Preposition: in
way: Clause 40 formed in July 2005 and comprises of 8 members that are related in some way to the Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club.
Browse dictionary entries near relate
- ‹ relapsing fever
- ‹ relapse
- ‹ rel
- ‹ rejuvenescence
- ‹ rejuvenation
- ‹ rejuvenate
- ‹ rejoinder
- ‹ rejoin
- ‹ rejoicing
- ‹ rejoice

